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Flower sale booms in Kathmandu
Demand for marigold garlands rises as people prepare to decorate homes for the festival of lights.
Post Report
Published at : October 20, 2025
Updated at : October 20, 2025 12:24
As the five-day Tihar festival entered its second day on Monday, the sale of marigold flowers, widely used for home decorations during Laxmi Puja, surged in markets across the Kathmandu Valley.
People have been buying marigold garlands in large quantities to decorate their homes and shops for the festival. Marigolds hold special significance during Tihar, which is celebrated as the festival of flowers and lights.
The photos, captured by the Post’s photojournalist Deepak KC, show the bustling marigold trade in Lagankhel and New Baneshwar.






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